20 Questions: A Ridiculous Crossover, Part Two
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Hygiene Practices at the Court of the Sun King
Exploring the lack of proper hygiene practices at Versailles, including the King bathing only twice in his life, the use of perfumes to mask body odor, and unsanitary living conditions such as the disposal of waste out of windows. The chapter sheds light on the stark contrast between the opulent image of Louis XIV's palace and the grimy reality of the unsanitary court.
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